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Gladys Paulsen Obituary

Gladys Paulsen Gladys Paulsen died peacefully in her home January 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, of 65 years of marriage. Gladys is survived by her daughters: Elisa Hawkinson, Sherry Cantrell, Rhonda Tringolo, Denise Martin, Chris Friant and Carol Paulsen; her sister, Hilda Schmidt of Ohio; and 12 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. A service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2018, at United Methodist Church in Arroyo Grande. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Wilshire Hospice, 277 South Street, Suite R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jan. 21, 2018.

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Jim Love

February 10, 2018

Gladys, Your quiet calm, beautiful daughters, the campground, you and Bill. Thank you. Jim

Pam Awalt

January 28, 2018

I am beyond blessed to have seen Gladys and have a sweet conversation while enjoying a burger at In n Out. What a beautiful woman!
To all of the Paulsen sisters, I am so sorry for your loss.

Larry & Ronda Le Brane

January 26, 2018

Dearest Carol, Stephen & Paulsen Family, We were so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. May Love & Light surround you all at this delicate time. Be at Peace, Ms. Paulsen.

Our Sincere Sympathy & Caring Thoughts, Ronda & Larry

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